NEWS AND MEDIA

AREA NONPROFITS RECEIVE $45,000 IN GRANT FUNDING FOR 'EMPOWERING WOMEN'


The Women's Fund of Southwest Iowa has awarded grants totaling $45,000 to four Council Bluffs nonprofit organizations for projects that are focused on improving the quality of life of women and children in the region.


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COUNCIL BLUFFS LIBRARY GETS AMERICAN GIRL DOLLS THANKS TO AMBITIOUS GIRL SCOUTS


Kids learn from books, but children in Council Bluffs will also learn from dolls at the library thanks to a donation by Girl Scouts Troop 40341.


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SHARE IOWA HOPES TO INCREASE PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT WITH NONPROFIT COMMUNITY

The Community Foundation for Western Iowa celebrated the launch of its new SHARE Iowa program Tuesday with a ribbon cutting ceremony at Iowa Western Community College.

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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CELEBRATES RENOVATED HOME, NEW NAME


On Monday, May 16, the Foundation, Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce and community members gathered to signal a new era for the foundation, formerly known as the Pottawattamie County Community Foundation.


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2023 

Community Foundation recognized with AMA Pinnacle Award

Community Foundation Supports Girl Scouts Space Exploration Project

Community Foundation Kicks Off Training for Nonprofits


2022

Community Foundation Now Accepting Applications for Nonprofit Training

Area Nonprofits Receive $45,000 in Grant Funding for 'Empowering Women'

Council Bluffs Library Gets American Girl Dolls Thanks to Ambitious Girl Scouts - KMTV 3 News Now

SHARE Iowa Hopes to Increase Public Engagement with Nonprofit Community

Community Foundation Brings SHARE Iowa to the Area

Community Foundation for Western Iowa Announces 2022 Impact Grants - KMA

Community Foundation Celebrates Renovated Home, New Name

PCCF Changes Name to Reflect Community Foundation's Expansion 

Hoff Family Fund Awards $25k Annual Gift for Wabash Trace Upkeep

SWIEF Opens Scholarship Applications

PCCF Now accepting applications for Community Impact Grants

Guest Opinion: Invest in Iowa's Future with Endow Iowa Tax Credit Increase

Lewis Central Education Foundation Partners with PCCF to Create Impact Funds

2021

Southwest Iowa Giving Stuns Giving Tuesday Organizers; Sets Global Example

Giving Tuesday Raises More Than $2 Million More Funds Than Last Year

Elizabeth Smart Talks Survival, Empowerment at Impact for Women Summit

Women's Fund of Southwest Iowa Awards $57,250 to Six Nonprofits in Largest Grant Cycle Yet - The Daily Nonpareil

Elizabeth Smart to Keynote Inaugural Impact for Women Summit in October - KSOM / 96.5

2 New Funds Created for Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office
2 New Funds Created for Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office
Funds Created at PCCF to Support Sheriff's Office - KJAN Radio Atlantic

PCCF Awards $60,040 in Largest Community Impact Grants Cycle
PCCF Awards Record $60,040 in Impact Grants - The Daily Nonpareil

Late Farmer's Vision Now Coming to Fruition

Response Fund, Other Sources Keep Dodge House Open During Pandemic

Southwest Iowa COVID-19 Response Fund Provided Lifeline for Local Arts and Culture Nonprofits

Jennie Edmundson, CHI Mercy Collaborate to Receive COVID Grant Dollars

Education Luncheon to Feature Speaker on Relationships

Southwest Iowa COVID-19 Response Fund Grantee
New Visions Opens Warming Center to Provide Solace from Extreme Cold
New Community Warmth Center Opens in Council Bluffs - WOWT.com

Women's Fund of Southwest Iowa Provides Thousands in Community Grants

Back 2 Biz Program Helps Small Businesses Safely Return to Action